Ohio State law school dropout started women's sportswear store in 1963 with $5,000 loan from aunt. Took Limited Brands public 1969. Today company owns Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, La Senza, White Barn Candle and Henri Bendel brands. Less people perusing aisles last year. Stock down 70% in the past six months. Sold 75% interest in Express brand to Golden State Capital for $600 million in 2007 to focus on higher-margin lingerie, beauty product operations. Supports Jewish causes with wife, Abigail, via Wexner Foundation. Elected chairman of Ohio State's Board of Trustees in February.